An uncompleted three-storey building, located within the premises of the Accra New Town Experimental Basic School, collapsed following a heavy rainstorm. The structure, which was reportedly 14 years old and had been declared unfit for use by the assembly (earmarked for demolition), was being used by a group of Christian worshippers for Sunday service.
Official reports confirm three fatalities (one male and two females).
A total of 23 people were reported to have been in the building at the time of the collapse. 20 individuals were successfully rescued and are receiving treatment at various health facilities, including the Police Hospital and other local centers.
Emergency responders, including the Ghana National Fire Service, Police Service, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), conducted extensive search and rescue operations throughout the night. The exact cause is under investigation, and the incident has triggered significant public concern and renewed scrutiny regarding the structural integrity of abandoned or uncompleted buildings utilized for public activities.
This event has understandably shaken the community, particularly given that the site had previously been flagged as unsafe.
